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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the mine countermeasures vessels (mcm) category.
01 / Overview
Huon-class minehunter
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1997–2003
Quantity
6
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MINE COUNTERMEASURES VESSELS (MCM) · POST-COLD WAR
1
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
87
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the mine countermeasures vessels (mcm) category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎Identification7MOD.7
- Hull ClassificationMinehunter Coastal
- Ship TypeMine Countermeasures Vessel
- BuilderAustralian Defence Industries
- Commissioned1999
- Ships in Class6
- RoleMinehunting and mine disposal
- In ServiceYes
◈Displacement & Dimensions4MOD.4
- Full Load Displacement732 t
- Length52.5 m
- Beam9.9 m
- Draft3 m
▣Capacity3MOD.3
- Troop Capacity9
- Well DeckNo
- Ro-Ro CapabilityNo
◇Propulsion6MOD.6
- Propulsion TypeSingle diesel motor with controllable-pitch propeller and azimuth thrusters
- Shaft Power1,985 kW
- Top Speed14 kn
- Range1,600
- Endurance19 day
- Complement (crew)6
◆Aviation4MOD.4
- Embarked Helicopters0
- HangarNo
- Flight DeckNo
- Fixed-Wing / VSTOL0
▤Self-Defense3MOD.3
- Main Gun30 mm DS30B rapid fire cannon
- Electronic WarfareYes
- Decoy LaunchersYes
⬢Fleet Status8MOD.8
- Completed6
- Active2
- Under Construction0
- Planned6
- Cancelled0
- Lost0
- Retired4
- Preserved0
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1997Production started
- 2003Production ended
29
years in service
6
years in production
6
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
MINE COUNTERMEASURES VESSELS (MCM) RANKING Mine Countermeasures Vessels (MCM) · Post-Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
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ⓘ Rankings are within theMine Countermeasures Vessels (MCM)category.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE2terms
Decoy launchers are systems that deploy expendable countermeasures, such as acoustic or radar decoys, to mislead or divert incoming threats, enhancing survivability of naval vessels like LPDs.
Military action involving the use of electromagnetic spectrum to disrupt, deceive, or destroy enemy electronic systems.
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